Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/wb
Clark County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Salem Road over SR 265 Eb/wb in Clark County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,609 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 131 of the 259 inventoried bridges in Clark County rated good (50.6%); 4 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 206 ft |
| Location | 02.20 E SR 62 |
| NBI structure number | 080482 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clark County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 SB over Stansifer Avenue | 2004 | 148,100 | Good |
| I-65 SB over Court Avenue | 2016 | 113,400 | Good |
| I-65 SB over 6TH Street | 2016 | 111,900 | Good |
| I-65 NB US 31CD over 10TH Street | 2015 | 88,299 | Good |
| I-65 NB over 6TH Street | 2015 | 88,299 | Good |
| I-65 SB over 10TH Street | 2016 | 88,299 | Good |
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